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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has entered a rehab facility, his attorney Levi McCassan told the California Post on April 1.
McCassan said Nacua is receiving treatment at a high-end treatment center in Malibu. He explained that the 24-year-old recipient’s stay was to “improve his overall behavior as much as possible in all aspects of his life.”
The lawyer also clarified that a lawsuit filed by a woman against Nacua in March — accusing him of biting her, causing injury, pain and suffering, and making anti-Semitic comments on Dec. 31, 2025 — was a “factor” in Nacua’s admission to rehab, but his decision was not directly tied to the civil lawsuit.
“He was there for quite some time before these allegations came to light, and he plans to be there for a while longer,” Macassan told the California Post.
Nacua, through McCassan, denied these allegations “in the strongest terms.” And Macassan told USA TODAY Sports in March that he planned to file a defamation lawsuit against the woman.
Ivor Pyne, deputy director of communications, said the matter is also under review by the city attorney’s office. Los Angeles City Attorney Heidi Feldstein Soto will decide whether to file criminal charges.
Macassan also spoke with NFL Network reporter Steve Wyche and posted the lawyer’s words on social media.
“He will complete the program in time to fully participate in all OTAs for the Rams,” McCassan said. “Puka also deeply appreciates the support he has received from his family, friends, coach (Sean) McVay, and teammates.”
The Rams have not yet commented on reports that Nacua has entered a rehab facility. McVay first addressed the allegations against the receiver in an interview at the NFL’s annual meeting on March 30.
“You know, I trust this kid’s heart,” McVay said, according to ProFootballTalk. “I want to continue to love him and keep my arms around him and help him grow. And really, get all the right facts before you rush to judgment about that particular situation. But I’ve known this guy for three years, so I’ll say I trust his heart. I trust humans. And I want to put my arms around him.”
